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Senate roll call 37 · 48th Congress · Feb 7, 1884

To amend the private land claims bill S. 19, which amendment provides that the court may be called upon to pass on every title and every right which the united

On Feb 7, 1884, the Senate voted 13–29 (S 19). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 9–12, Democrats 3–17, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 12 members voted against their own party.

During the 48th Congress (1883–1884), Chester A. Arthur was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes
13
No
29
Did not vote
36
Date
Feb 7, 1884

By party

  • Democrats3 yes · 17 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Republicans9 yes · 12 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend the private land claims bill S. 19…: Senate Vote, Feb 7, 1884,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/48-S-37/to-amend-the-private-land-claims-bill-s-19 (accessed 2026-10-17).